The United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) has received licensing approval from the Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR) for the use of radioactive materials, marking another step towards building a capable national workforce in terms of nuclear research. The university applied for the license three years ago, as per government regulations for any institution that deals with radioactive materials.

Now that the license has been granted, faculty and students will now be able to undertake detailed studies related to nuclear research, nuclear physics and other types of research involving radioactive materials.

There is a large demand for nuclear research. If students have knowledge of this field they will be better placed to assist the UAE embarked on its path towards harnessing nuclear energy. UAEU is working to ensure that a national workforce will be ready to enter the nuclear sector as it continues to grow in a sustainable manner.